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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749  |
Could use electric fans ??
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29th Feb 2016 5:33pm |
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| Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674  
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Mine runs with two electric fans and no cowling, they do a much better job
90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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29th Feb 2016 6:48pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 917  
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If it is a Serpentine V8 then apart from the expense you will struggle to find a retailer with one that actually A) Fits as in the correct item, B) actually has stock..
When I built my 90 V8 a few years back I had 'fun' trying to secure the elusive ERR7307. I did change from 3.9 serp to 4.2 early V belt so I have the cowl in the shed but as you can guess it won't be cheap. NTC5685 is the earlier pre serp one and again I think there is limited availability on them but there are still about the MOD are getting rid of a lot http://www.mod-sales.com/auction/vehicle/r..._Cowls.htm If you do go Electric get a decent one with the curved blades and about 16inch. Make a decent cowl for it to sit in not just attached to the radiator core. A V8 needs a decent cooling capacity so it would be wise in the build not to limit it. I have seen a few botched attempts that only seem to blow a gentle breeze at the rad and are more noise then effective cooling. The Cowl does allow for air to be drawn from the whole core and helps keep the beast cool. |
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29th Feb 2016 7:20pm |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 |
http://www.lrseries.com/shop/product/listi...LOWER.html
Doesn't say subject to availability on this link |
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29th Feb 2016 7:39pm |
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| GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383
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I've just ordered a Revotec kit off Paddocks, not cheap, but cooling is pretty important on the big ol v8.
Lots of people in the Comp Safari world harvest complete cowling and fans from modern cars in scrap yards. Make "em fit. |
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29th Feb 2016 9:34pm |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1749 |
Used to do comp safari / hill rallies with 2 x Mpi fans on rangey radiator.
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29th Feb 2016 10:00pm |
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| charcoal Member Since: 28 Jul 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 942 
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Should have mentioned it's a 3.5 on carbs so no serpentine belt. Also don't want electric fans, I know I'm weird, I just like having a viscous fan more. 1999 Land Rover Defender 110 td5 station wagon
1998 Land Rover Defender 110 County Station Wagon ~ Sold 1995 Land Rover Defender 110 V8 Station Wagon ~ Sold 
1985 Land Rover 110 ex mod project Tithonus ~ Sold |
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29th Feb 2016 10:04pm |
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